pick-me-up

noun

Synonyms of pick-me-upnext
: something that stimulates or restores : tonic, bracer
my usual morning pick-me-up

Examples of pick-me-up in a Sentence

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Fortunately, craft services has arranged for fruity ices as a pick-me-up. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 Matcha and nutrient-dense spirulina are blended together with creamy almond milk and dates to create this healthy pick-me-up. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 The father-son duo is sharing a midday pick-me-up meal. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 And Starbucks gives its CEO a pick-me-up. Hari Govind, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pick-me-up was in 1867

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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

noun
ˈpik-mē-ˌəp
: something that stimulates or refreshes

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